Public servants to roll up sleeves on farms thanks to special leave but experts have concerns New South Wales Public servants will roll up their sleeves to join short-staffed farmers in fields and paddocks as border closures keep seasonal workers away for the upcoming
NSW government throws mice-plagued farmers a lifeline June 13, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Rebates for farmers to purchase zinc phosphide are being offered by the state government, which has extended a scheme to assist primary producers with the
NSW on the hunt for cow cop December 20, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Careers The New South Wales government is accepting applications for its first state agriculture commissioner. The commissioner will be tasked with overseeing the development and implementation
Parks and Wildlife funding cuts in the spotlight as NSW Nationals play the blame game November 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The New South Wales deputy premier and the agriculture minister both say the National Parks and Wildlife Service did not do enough in the lead-up
NSW and Commonwealth buying into bud October 11, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The NSW and Commonwealth governments have been looking into expanding Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, with a $6 million boost. On Friday, NSW Minister for Agriculture
Committee unsure about dairy public servant’s role, despite being paid $800 a day September 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The person recently tasked with representing NSW’s dairy industry has no statutory powers despite earning $800 a day, a NSW Parliamentary committee has revealed. Ian